People use credit cards to prepay for items so that they don't have to carry cash with them. Then they get a bill and have to pay for what they spent on that credit card. On the other hand, people purchase gift cards to give to people as a gift. Then that person has a specific amount that they can spend at that gift card's store. But once your mom and dad are done with their gift cards / credit cards, they might allow you to use that card for your crafts. The thick plastic that these cards are made with, make for a perfect material for your crafts. We have listed some good crafts below.

How
to Make a Credit-Card Bracelet-
Everyone knows that credit cards are for buying stuff you can’t
afford. You get the stuff now,
but don’t have to pay until, uh, later. Credit cards are based
on the obsolete premise that in the future you’ll have more
money than you have today. In the current economy, using credit cards
to rack up high-interest debt is the world’s dumbest idea. The
time has come to throw that credit card away.

How
to Make a Credit Card Flower Box Magnet - Excessive credit cards only make us spend more money than we can
afford. Keep those cards you need and cancel all the rest. Use them
to beautify the home and make you smile, instead of worrying about
how to pay the bills from excessive charging. They can make perfect
gifts for house warming, teachers or just anyone.

How
to Make a Mosaic Picture Frame from Old Gift Cards-
Any good packrat has some old gift cards, credit cards, insurance
cards, etc. they have been holding on to until they figured out
something great to use them for. Well now the wait is over! Your old
plastic cards can be reused to create a funky decorative picture
frame, which would make a cool gift, or be fun to just keep for
yourself.

Patterned
Paste Paper Craft for Kids -
Made using a centuries-old technique, paste
paper is great for greeting cards, photo frames, collages, and gift
wrap. Besides the tools mentioned below, try scraping patterns in the
paste with a cookie cutter, balled-up paper, a comb, and even your
fingers. Note: Prepare the paste base in advance to give it a
chance to cool.

Pencil
Cup with a Gift Card Kids Craft-
So many teachers spend their own money to buy classroom supplies, and
those costs really add up. This thoughtful gift offers a little
financial aid -- and new pens and pencils too. They're presented with
a keepsake desk accessory that's really fun to create.